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Zhang Y, Qi X, Zhang X, Huang Y, Ma Q, Guo X, Wu Y. β-Cyclodextrin/carbon dots-grafted cellulose nanofibrils hydrogel for enhanced adsorption and fluorescence detection of levofloxacin. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 340:122306. [PMID: 38858025 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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In this study, a novel hydrogel, β-cyclodextrin/carbon dots-grafted cellulose nanofibrils hydrogel (βCCH), was fabricated for removal and fluorescence determination of levofloxacin (LEV). A comprehensive analysis was performed to characterize its physicochemical properties. Batch adsorption experiments were conducted, revealing that βCCH reached a maximum adsorption capacity of 1376.9 mg/g, consistent with both Langmuir and pseudo-second-order models, suggesting that the adsorption process of LEV on βCCH was primarily driven by chemical adsorption. The removal efficiency of βCCH was 99.2 % under the fixed conditions (pH: 6, initial concentration: 20 mg/L, contact time: 300 min, temperature: 25 °C). The removal efficiency of βCCH for LEV still achieved 97.3 % after five adsorption-desorption cycles. By using βCCH as a fluorescent probe for LEV, a fast and sensitive method was established with linear ranges of 1-120 mg/L and 0.2-1.0 μg/L and a limit of detection (LOD) as low as 0.09 μg/L. The viability of βCCH was estimated based on the economic analysis of the synthesis process and the removal of LEV, demonstrating that βCCH was more cost-effective than commercial activated carbon. This study provides a novel approach for preparing a promising antibiotic detection and adsorption material with the advantages of stability, and cost-effectiveness.
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- Yuting Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
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Almenhali AZ, Eissa S. Aptamer-based biosensors for the detection of neonicotinoid insecticides in environmental samples: A systematic review. Talanta 2024; 275:126190. [PMID: 38703483 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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Neonicotinoids, sometimes abbreviated as neonics, represent a class of neuro-active insecticides with chemical similarities to nicotine. Neonicotinoids are the most widely adopted group of insecticides globally since their discovery in the late 1980s. Their physiochemical properties surpass those of previously established insecticides, contributing to their popularity in various sectors such as agriculture and wood treatment. The environmental impact of neonicotinoids, often overlooked, underscores the urgency to develop tools for their detection and understanding of their behavior. Conventional methods for pesticide detection have limitations. Chromatographic techniques are sensitive but expensive, generate waste, and require complex sample preparation. Bioassays lack specificity and accuracy, making them suitable as preliminary tests in conjunction with instrumental methods. Aptamer-based biosensor is recognized as an advantageous tool for neonicotinoids detection due to its rapid response, user-friendly nature, cost-effectiveness, and suitability for on-site detection. This comprehensive review represents the inaugural in-depth analysis of advancements in aptamer-based biosensors targeting neonicotinoids such as imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, clothianidin, acetamiprid, thiacloprid, nitenpyram, and dinotefuran. Additionally, the review offers valuable insights into the critical challenges requiring prompt attention for the successful transition from research to practical field applications.
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- Asma Zaid Almenhali
- Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates; Center for Catalysis and Separations, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates.
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Andrianopoulou A, Sokolowski K, Wenzler E, Bulman ZP, Gemeinhart RA. Assessment of antibiotic release and antibacterial efficacy from pendant glutathione hydrogels using ex vivo porcine skin. J Control Release 2024; 365:936-949. [PMID: 38070603 PMCID: PMC10843833 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSIs) confer a substantial burden on the healthcare system. Local antibiotic delivery systems can provide controlled drug release directly to the site of infection to maximize efficacy and minimize systemic toxicity. The purpose of this study was to examine the antibacterial activity of antibiotic-loaded glutathione-conjugated poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogels (GSH-PEG) against ABSSSIs utilizing an ex vivo porcine dermal explant model. Vancomycin- or meropenem-loaded GSH-PEG hydrogels at 3 different dose levels were loaded over 1 h. Drug release was monitored in vitro under submerged conditions, by the Franz cell diffusion method, and ex vivo utilizing a porcine dermis model. Antibacterial activity was assessed ex vivo on porcine dermis explants inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus or Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates treated with vancomycin- or meropenem-loaded GSH-PEG hydrogels, respectively. Histological assessment of the explants was conducted to evaluate tissue integrity and viability in the context of the experimental conditions. A dose-dependent release was observed from vancomycin and meropenem hydrogels, with in vitro Franz cell diffusion data closely representing ex vivo vancomycin release, but not high dose meropenem release. High dose vancomycin-loaded hydrogels resulted in a >3 log10 clearance against all S. aureus isolates at 48 h. High dose meropenem-loaded hydrogels achieved 6.5, 4, and 2 log10 reductions in CFU/ml against susceptible, intermediate, and resistant P. aeruginosa isolates, respectively. Our findings demonstrate the potential application of GSH-PEG hydrogels for flexible, local antibiotic delivery against bacterial skin infections.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Gong Z, Wang H, Vayenas DV, Yan Q. Enhanced electrochemical removal of sulfadiazine using stainless steel electrode coated with activated algal biochar. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 306:114535. [PMID: 35051817 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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With the increasingly discharging and inappropriately disposing of antibiotics from human disease treatment and breeding industry, extensive development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria raised serious public health concern. In this work, algal biochar was coated onto the stainless steel mesh, and was employed as cathodic electrode for the degradation of sulfadiazine (SDZ) in an electro-Fenton (EF) system. It was found that algal biochar pyrolyzed at 600 °C with 1:1 KOH achieved best catalytic performance to generate H2O2 via oxygen reduction. Moreover, removal efficiency of SDZ reached 96.11% in 4 h with an initial concentration of 25 μg/mL, under the optimized condition as: initial pH at 3, 50 mM of Na2SO4 as electrolyte and an applied current of 20 mA/cm2. In addition, it was found that the SDZ removal kept at about 96.99% even after four repeated degradation process. Moreover, four possible SDZ degradative pathways during the EF process were proposed according to determined intermediates, model optimization and density functional theory calculation. Finally, acute and chronic biotoxicity of the degradative products against fish and green algae was evaluated, to further elaborate the environmental impact of SDZ after electrochemical degradation.
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- Zhihao Gong
- School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Wuxi, 214122, PR China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Caratheodory 1, University Campus, GR, 26504, Patras, Greece; Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Chemical Processes (FORTH/ICE-HT), Stadiou Str., Platani, GR, 26504, Patras, Greece
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- School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Wuxi, 214122, PR China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou, 215011, PR China.
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RP-HPLC-UV validation method for levofloxacin hemihydrate estimation in the nano polymeric ocular preparation. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Higher Dosing of Rifamycins Does Not Increase Activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the Hollow-Fiber Infection Model. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2021; 65:AAC.02255-20. [PMID: 33558283 DOI: 10.1128/aac.02255-20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Improvements in the translational value of preclinical models can allow more-successful and more-focused research on shortening the duration of tuberculosis treatment. Although the hollow-fiber infection model (HFIM) is considered a valuable addition to the drug development pipeline, its exact role has not been fully determined yet. Since the strategy of increasing the dose of rifamycins is being evaluated for its treatment-shortening potential, additional in vitro modeling is important. Therefore, we assessed increased dosing of rifampin and rifapentine in our HFIM in order to gain more insight into the place of the HFIM in the drug development pipeline. Total and free-fraction concentrations corresponding to daily dosing of 2.7, 10, and 50 mg of rifampin/kg of body weight, as well as 600 mg and 1,500 mg rifapentine, were assessed in our HFIM using the Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv strain. Drug activity and the emergence of drug resistance were assessed by CFU counting and subsequent mathematical modeling over 14 days, and pharmacokinetic exposures were checked. We found that increasing rifampin exposure above what is expected with the standard dose did not result in higher antimycobacterial activity. For rifapentine, only the highest concentration showed increased activity, but the clinical relevance of this observation is questionable. Moreover, for both drugs, the emergence of resistance was unrelated to exposure. In conclusion, in the simplest experimental setup, the results of the HFIM did not fully correspond to preexisting clinical data. The inclusion of additional parameters and readouts in this preclinical model could be of interest for proper assessment of the translational value of the HFIM.
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Dafale NA, Srivastava S, Purohit HJ. Zoonosis: An Emerging Link to Antibiotic Resistance Under "One Health Approach". Indian J Microbiol 2020; 60:139-152. [PMID: 32255846 DOI: 10.1007/s12088-020-00860-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Current scenario in communicable diseases has generated new era that identifies the "One health" approach to understand the sharing and management of etiological agents with its impact on ecosystem. Under this context the relevance of zoonotic diseases generates major concern. The indiscriminate and higher use of antibiotics in animal husbandry creates substantial pressure on the gut microbiome for development of resistance due to shorter generation time and high density. Thus, gut works as a bioreactor for the breeding of ARBs in this scenario and are continuously released in different niches. These ARBs transfer resistance genes among native flora through horizontal gene transfer events, vectors and quorum sensing. About 60% of infectious diseases in human are caused by zoonotic pathogens have potential to carry ARGs which could be transmitted to humans. The well documented zoonotic diseases are anthrax cause by Bacillus anthracis, bovine tuberculosis by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, brucellosis by Brucella abortus, and hemorrhagic colitis by Escherichia coli. Similarly, most of the antibiotics are not completely metabolized and released in unmetabolized forms which enters the food chain and affect various ecological niches through bioaccumulation. The persistence period of antibiotics ranges from < 1 to 3466 days in environment. The consequences of misusing the antibiotic in livestock and their fate in various ecological niches have been discussed in this review. Further the light sheds on antibiotics persistence and it biodegradation through different abiotic and biotic approaches in environment. The knowledge on personnel hygiene and strong surveillance system for zoonotic disease including ARBs transmission, prevention and control measures should be established to regulate the spread of AMR in the environment and subsequently to the human being through a food web.
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- Nishant A Dafale
- CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, 440 020 India
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- CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, 440 020 India
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- CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, 440 020 India
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Inactivation of Polymyxin by Hydrolytic Mechanism. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2019; 63:AAC.02378-18. [PMID: 30936102 DOI: 10.1128/aac.02378-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Polymyxins are nonribosomal peptide antibiotics used as the last-resort drug for treatment of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. However, strains that are resistant to polymyxins have emerged in many countries. Although several mechanisms for polymyxin resistance have been well described, there is little knowledge on the hydrolytic mechanism of polymyxin. Here, we identified a polymyxin-inactivating enzyme from Bacillus licheniformis strain DC-1 which was produced and secreted into the medium during entry into stationary phase. After purification, sequencing, and heterologous expression, we found that the alkaline protease Apr is responsible for inactivation of polymyxins. Analysis of inactivation products demonstrated that Apr cleaves polymyxin E at two peptide bonds: one is between the tripeptide side chain and the cyclic heptapeptide ring, the other between l-Thr and l-α-γ-diaminobutyric acid (l-Dab) within the cyclic heptapeptide ring. Apr is highly conserved among several genera of Gram-positive bacteria, including Bacillus and Paenibacillus It is noteworthy that two peptidases S8 from Gram-negative bacteria shared high levels of sequence identity with Apr. Our results indicate that polymyxin resistance may result from inactivation of antibiotics by hydrolysis.
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Zabihian A, Salouti M, Hamidi M. Factorial design analysis and optimisation of chitosan‐based nanogels as controlled release system for gentamicin. IET Nanobiotechnol 2017. [DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Arash Zabihian
- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center (ZPNRC)Zanjan University of Medical SciencesZanjanIran
- Department of MicrobiologyKishmedipharm Pharmaceutical CompanyKish IslandIran
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- Biology Research CenterZanjan BranchIslamic Azad UniversityZanjanIran
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- Zanjan Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Research Center (ZPNRC)Zanjan University of Medical SciencesZanjanIran
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Yan B, Niu CH, Wang J. Analyses of Levofloxacin Adsorption on Pretreated Barley Straw with Respect to Temperature: Kinetics, π-π Electron-Donor-Acceptor Interaction and Site Energy Distribution. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2017; 51:8048-8056. [PMID: 28605585 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.7b00327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Levofloxacin, representative of an important class of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, has been considered to be one of the emerging pollutants in various water sources. In this paper, adsorption of levofloxacin from artificial contaminated water was done by pretreated barley straw adsorbent obtained from raw barley straw after modification by H3PO4 impregnation and microwave heating. The adsorption kinetics was investigated at various temperatures and levofloxacin concentrations, and the activation energy was determined. In addition, site energy distribution of the pretreated barley straw for levofloxacin adsorption was estimated based on the equilibrium adsorption data. The average site energy and standard deviation of the distribution were determined and applied to analyze the interaction strength between the adsorbent and adsorbate, and adsorption site heterogeneity. The π-π electron-donor-acceptor interactions between the π* aromatic C═C of pretreated barley straw adsorbent and π* carbon atom in benzene ring attached to fluorine of levofloxacin was investigated by C K-edge X-ray absorption near-edge structure spectroscopy. The results and methodologies in this work could be transferrable to investigate extended systems of water treatment.
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- Bei Yan
- School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan , 117 Science Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 5C8
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- School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan , 117 Science Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 5C8
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan , 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 5A9
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- Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Boulevard, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7N 2 V3
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Czyrski A. Analytical Methods for Determining Third and Fourth Generation Fluoroquinolones: A Review. Chromatographia 2016; 80:181-200. [PMID: 28216694 PMCID: PMC5288422 DOI: 10.1007/s10337-016-3224-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2016] [Revised: 12/01/2016] [Accepted: 12/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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ABSTRACT Fluoroquinolones of the third and fourth generation posses wide bactericidal activity. Monitoring concentrations of antibacterial agents provides effective therapy and prevents the increase of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. The pharmacodynamic parameters that best describe fluoroquinalone activity are AUC/MIC and Cmax/MIC. Determining the level of this type of drug is essential to reach the effective concentration that inhibits the growth of bacteria. Determining the pharmaceutical formulation confirms the purity of a substance. Many methods have been developed to determine the level of these substances. They involve mainly the following analytical techniques: chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, and spectroscopy. The separation techniques were combined with different measuring devices, such as ultraviolet (UV), fluorescence detector (FLD), diode array detector (DAD), and mass spectrometry (MS). The analytical procedures require proper sample pre-conditioning such as protein precipitation, extraction techniques, filtration, or dilution. This paper reviews the reported analytical methods for the determining representatives of the third and fourth generation of fluoroquinolones. Attention was paid to pre-conditioning of the samples and the applied mobile phase. This report might be helpful in the selection of the proper procedure in determining the abovementioned drugs in different matrices. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
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- Andrzej Czyrski
- The Department of Physical Pharmacy and Pharmacokinetics, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, 6 Swiecickego Street, 60-781 Poznan, Poland
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Purohit HJ, Kapley A, Khardenavis A, Qureshi A, Dafale NA. Insights in Waste Management Bioprocesses Using Genomic Tools. ADVANCES IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY 2016; 97:121-170. [PMID: 27926430 DOI: 10.1016/bs.aambs.2016.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Microbial capacities drive waste stabilization and resource recovery in environmental friendly processes. Depending on the composition of waste, a stress-mediated selection process ensures a scenario that generates a specific enrichment of microbial community. These communities dynamically change over a period of time while keeping the performance through the required utilization capacities. Depending on the environmental conditions, these communities select the appropriate partners so as to maintain the desired functional capacities. However, the complexities of these organizations are difficult to study. Individual member ratios and sharing of genetic intelligence collectively decide the enrichment and survival of these communities. The next-generation sequencing options with the depth of structure and function analysis have emerged as a tool that could provide the finer details of the underlying bioprocesses associated and shared in environmental niches. These tools can help in identification of the key biochemical events and monitoring of expression of associated phenotypes that will support the operation and maintenance of waste management systems. In this chapter, we link genomic tools with process optimization and/or management, which could be applied for decision making and/or upscaling. This review describes both, the aerobic and anaerobic, options of waste utilization process with the microbial community functioning as flocs, granules, or biofilms. There are a number of challenges involved in harnessing the microbial community intelligence with associated functional plasticity for efficient extension of microbial capacities for resource recycling and waste management. Mismanaged wastes could lead to undesired genotypes such as antibiotic/multidrug-resistant microbes.
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- H J Purohit
- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, CSIR, Nagpur, India
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- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, CSIR, Nagpur, India
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- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, CSIR, Nagpur, India
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- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, CSIR, Nagpur, India
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- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, CSIR, Nagpur, India
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Parmar KM, Hathi ZJ, Dafale NA. Control of Multidrug-Resistant Gene Flow in the Environment Through Bacteriophage Intervention. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2016; 181:1007-1029. [PMID: 27723009 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-016-2265-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2016] [Accepted: 09/23/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria is an emerging threat to the environment and public wellness. Inappropriate use and indiscriminate release of antibiotics in the environment through un-metabolized form create a scenario for the emergence of virulent pathogens and MDR bugs in the surroundings. Mechanisms underlying the spread of resistance include horizontal and vertical gene transfers causing the transmittance of MDR genes packed in different host, which pass across different food webs. Several controlling agents have been used for combating pathogens; however, the use of lytic bacteriophages proves to be one of the most eco-friendly due to their specificity, killing only target bacteria without damaging the indigenous beneficial flora of the habitat. Phages are part of the natural microflora present in different environmental niches and are remarkably stable in the environment. Diverse range of phage products, such as phage enzymes, phage peptides having antimicrobial properties, and phage cocktails also have been used to eradicate pathogens along with whole phages. Recently, the ability of phages to control pathogens has extended from the different areas of medicine, agriculture, aquaculture, food industry, and into the environment. To avoid the arrival of pre-antibiotic epoch, phage intervention proves to be a potential option to eradicate harmful pathogens generated by the MDR gene flow which are uneasy to cure by conventional treatments.
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- Krupa M Parmar
- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, 440020, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, 440020, India
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- Environmental Biotechnology and Genomics Division, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur, 440020, India.
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Dafale NA, Semwal UP, Rajput RK, Singh G. Selection of appropriate analytical tools to determine the potency and bioactivity of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. J Pharm Anal 2016; 6:207-213. [PMID: 29403984 PMCID: PMC5762606 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2016.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2015] [Revised: 02/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Antibiotics are the chemotherapeutic agents that kill or inhibit the pathogenic microorganisms. Resistance of microorganism to antibiotics is a growing problem around the world due to indiscriminate and irrational use of antibiotics. In order to overcome the resistance problem and to safely use antibiotics, the correct measurement of potency and bioactivity of antibiotics is essential. Microbiological assay and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method are used to quantify the potency of antibiotics. HPLC method is commonly used for the quantification of potency of antibiotics, but unable to determine the bioactivity; whereas microbiological assay estimates both potency and bioactivity of antibiotics. Additionally, bioassay is used to estimate the effective dose against antibiotic resistant microbes. Simultaneously, microbiological assay addresses the several parameters such as minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), mutation prevention concentration (MPC) and critical concentration (Ccr) which are used to describe the potency in a more informative way. Microbiological assay is a simple, sensitive, precise and cost effective method which gives reproducible results similar to HPLC. However, the HPLC cannot be a complete substitute for microbiological assay and both methods have their own significance to obtain more realistic and precise results.
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- Nishant A. Dafale
- Correspondence to: CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur, India.CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)NagpurIndia
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